Holistic Nursing Finals Prep Questions & Answers
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Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale- the philosophical founder of modern secular nursing and the first
recognized nurse theorist
Integralists
Integralist-a person who focuses on the individual and the collective, the inner and outer, human
and nonhuman concerns
Integral Nursing
Integral Nursing- A comprehensive, integral worldview and inclusive way to organize multiple
phenomena of human experience related to the four perspectives of reality: 1. the individual
interior (personal/intentional), 2 individual exterior (physiology/behavioral), 3. collective interior
( shared/cultural), 4 Collective Exterior ( systems/ structures).
Eras of Medicine - Era I
Era 1- Local- Mecanical, material, or physical medicine- Casual, deterministic, describable by
classical concepts of space- time and matter- energy. Mind not a factor; "mind" a result of brain
mechanisms
Eras of Medicine- Era II
Local- Mind- Body Medicine- Mind a major factor in healing within the single person. Mind has
casual power; is thus not fully explainable by classical concepts in physics. Includes but goes
beyond Era I.
,Eras of Medicine- Era III
Nonlocal- Nonlocal or transpersonal medicine- Mind a factor in healing both within and between
persons. Mind not completely localized to points in space (brains or bodies) or time (present
moment or single lifetimes). Healing at a distance is possible. It is describable by classical
concepts of space- time or matter- energy.
Optimal Healing Environment:
Internal- Healing Intention; Personal Wholeness
Interpersonal- Healing Relationships; Healing Organizations
Behavioral- Healthy Lifestyles; Integrative Care
External- Healing Spaces; Ecological Sustainability
Theory of Integral Nursing Definitions- Integral
A comprehensive way to organize multiple phenomena of human experience related to four
perspectives of reality : 1. Individual Interior (Personal/ Intentional), 2. Individual exterior (
physiology/ behavioral), 3. Collective Interior ( Shared/ Cultural), 4. Collective Exterior (
Systems, Structures)
Theory of Integral Nursing Definitions- Integral Dialogue
A transformative and visionary exploration of ideas and possibilities across disciplines where the
individual interior( Personal/ Intentional), individual exterior ( Physiological/ behavioral),
Collective Interior( shared/ cultural), and Collective Exterior (structures/systems) are considered
as equally important to exchanges and outcomes
Theory of Integral Nursing Definitions- Integral Healing Process
, Contains both nurse processes and patient/family and healthcare workers(individual interior and
individual exterior), as well as collective healing processes of individuals and systems/structures
(collective interior/exterior); an understanding of the unitary whole person interacting in mutual
process with the environment.
Theory of Integral Nursing Definitions- Integral Health
A process through which we reshape basic assumptions and worldviews about well-being and
see death as natural process of living
Theory of Integral Nursing Definitions- Integral health care
A patient and relationship centered caring process that includes the patient, family, and
community and conventional, integrative, and integral healthcare practitioners and services and
interventions.
Theory of Integral Nursing Definitions- Integral Nurse
A 21st century Nightingale who is engaged as a "health diplomat" and an integral health coach
who is coaching for integral health.
Theory of Integral Nursing Definitions- Integral Nursing
A comprehensive, integral worldview and process that includes holistic theories and other
paradigms; holistic nursing is included (embraced) and transcended(goes beyond); this integral
process and integral worldview enlarges our holistic understanding of body-mind-spirit
connections and our knowing, doing, and being to more comprehensive and deeper levels.
Theory of Integral Nursing Definitions- Integral Worldview
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Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale- the philosophical founder of modern secular nursing and the first
recognized nurse theorist
Integralists
Integralist-a person who focuses on the individual and the collective, the inner and outer, human
and nonhuman concerns
Integral Nursing
Integral Nursing- A comprehensive, integral worldview and inclusive way to organize multiple
phenomena of human experience related to the four perspectives of reality: 1. the individual
interior (personal/intentional), 2 individual exterior (physiology/behavioral), 3. collective interior
( shared/cultural), 4 Collective Exterior ( systems/ structures).
Eras of Medicine - Era I
Era 1- Local- Mecanical, material, or physical medicine- Casual, deterministic, describable by
classical concepts of space- time and matter- energy. Mind not a factor; "mind" a result of brain
mechanisms
Eras of Medicine- Era II
Local- Mind- Body Medicine- Mind a major factor in healing within the single person. Mind has
casual power; is thus not fully explainable by classical concepts in physics. Includes but goes
beyond Era I.
,Eras of Medicine- Era III
Nonlocal- Nonlocal or transpersonal medicine- Mind a factor in healing both within and between
persons. Mind not completely localized to points in space (brains or bodies) or time (present
moment or single lifetimes). Healing at a distance is possible. It is describable by classical
concepts of space- time or matter- energy.
Optimal Healing Environment:
Internal- Healing Intention; Personal Wholeness
Interpersonal- Healing Relationships; Healing Organizations
Behavioral- Healthy Lifestyles; Integrative Care
External- Healing Spaces; Ecological Sustainability
Theory of Integral Nursing Definitions- Integral
A comprehensive way to organize multiple phenomena of human experience related to four
perspectives of reality : 1. Individual Interior (Personal/ Intentional), 2. Individual exterior (
physiology/ behavioral), 3. Collective Interior ( Shared/ Cultural), 4. Collective Exterior (
Systems, Structures)
Theory of Integral Nursing Definitions- Integral Dialogue
A transformative and visionary exploration of ideas and possibilities across disciplines where the
individual interior( Personal/ Intentional), individual exterior ( Physiological/ behavioral),
Collective Interior( shared/ cultural), and Collective Exterior (structures/systems) are considered
as equally important to exchanges and outcomes
Theory of Integral Nursing Definitions- Integral Healing Process
, Contains both nurse processes and patient/family and healthcare workers(individual interior and
individual exterior), as well as collective healing processes of individuals and systems/structures
(collective interior/exterior); an understanding of the unitary whole person interacting in mutual
process with the environment.
Theory of Integral Nursing Definitions- Integral Health
A process through which we reshape basic assumptions and worldviews about well-being and
see death as natural process of living
Theory of Integral Nursing Definitions- Integral health care
A patient and relationship centered caring process that includes the patient, family, and
community and conventional, integrative, and integral healthcare practitioners and services and
interventions.
Theory of Integral Nursing Definitions- Integral Nurse
A 21st century Nightingale who is engaged as a "health diplomat" and an integral health coach
who is coaching for integral health.
Theory of Integral Nursing Definitions- Integral Nursing
A comprehensive, integral worldview and process that includes holistic theories and other
paradigms; holistic nursing is included (embraced) and transcended(goes beyond); this integral
process and integral worldview enlarges our holistic understanding of body-mind-spirit
connections and our knowing, doing, and being to more comprehensive and deeper levels.
Theory of Integral Nursing Definitions- Integral Worldview
